What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Aide I position at Jones Memorial Hospital?
Purpose:
The Environmental Services (EVS) Aide performs a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain the hospital in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition. This role supports a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff by ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are met.
Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Dust, scrub, wet and dry mop, wax, and buff floors using appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Operate Environmental Services equipment including automatic floor scrubbers, buffers, high-speed burnishers, carpet extractors, and vacuum cleaners.
- Clean and wash walls, windows, furniture, fixtures, bathrooms, and restrooms following aseptic techniques.
- Empty and clean wastebaskets and linen carts; replace liners as needed.
- Replenish supplies in assigned areas.
- Equipment Care & Safety
- Maintain cleaning equipment in proper working order.
- Report mechanical failures or needed repairs in buildings or equipment.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
- Operational Flexibility
- May be scheduled to work alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays based on staffing needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned within scope of training and policy.
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- One month of custodial, housekeeping, or environmental services experience preferred.
Contacts:
- Regular contact with patients, visitors, and staff across hospital departments.
Physical Demands:
- Stands, walks, and bends most of the day.
- Lifts and carries equipment and supplies of various weights in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines.
Working Conditions:
- Works primarily in well-lit, ventilated, and temperature-controlled areas.
- Potential exposure to medical/infectious waste, cleaning chemicals, harsh detergent solutions, dust, dirt, and unpleasant odors.
- Follows universal precautions and hospital infection control practices.
- Must be available to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays; occasional overtime may be required.
Salary : $17 - $18